USN-5519-1: Python vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2022
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Updated

It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.10<3.10.4-3ubuntu0.1
3.10.4-3ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.18-13ubuntu1.1
2.7.18-13ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.10-minimal<3.10.4-3ubuntu0.1
3.10.4-3ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.18-13ubuntu1.1
2.7.18-13ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.9-minimal<3.9.7-2ubuntu0.1
3.9.7-2ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=21.10
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.18-8ubuntu0.2
2.7.18-8ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=21.10
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.9<3.9.7-2ubuntu0.1
3.9.7-2ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=21.10
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.18-8ubuntu0.2
2.7.18-8ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=21.10
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.18-1~20.04.3
2.7.18-1~20.04.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.8<3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.5
3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.8-minimal<3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.5
3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.18-1~20.04.3
2.7.18-1~20.04.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.8
2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.6-minimal<3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.8
3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.6<3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.8
3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.8
2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.18+esm2
2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.18+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.5<3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13+esm3
3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13+esm3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.18+esm2
2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.18+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.5-minimal<3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13+esm3
3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13+esm3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.4-minimal<3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm13
3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm11
2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm11
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.4<3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm13
3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm11
2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm11
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04

Event History

Jul 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Python vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Python vulnerability is USN-5519-1.

2

What is the severity of the Python vulnerability (USN-5519-1)?

The severity of the Python vulnerability (USN-5519-1) is not mentioned in the provided information. Please refer to the official references for more details.

3

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by the Python vulnerability?

The Python vulnerability (USN-5519-1) affects Ubuntu versions 22.04, 21.10, 20.04, 18.04, and 16.04.

4

How can I fix the Python vulnerability (USN-5519-1)?

To fix the Python vulnerability (USN-5519-1), update the affected Python packages to the specified remedy versions mentioned in the official references.

5

Where can I find more information about the Python vulnerability (USN-5519-1)?

You can find more information about the Python vulnerability (USN-5519-1) in the official references provided: https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-20107 and https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5888-1.

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